Eliptical trainer?

Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs
to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one.
I just wondered what the thoughts about them were.

3 weeks in...
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Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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I prefer elliptical over the bike. You work larger areas and burn more
calories. It also hurts my knees a lot less.

"Jamberoo" wrote in message
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Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs
to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one.
I just wondered what the thoughts about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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I totally agree. For some reason the bike just kills my knees. I don't
know if I have the stroke set wrong or what. My only complaint about the
elliptical is that my back gets very stiff after an extended time. I have
discovered that if I change my position from time to time this is minimized.
Also does burn many more calories. Elise.
"Perple Gyrl" wrote in message
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I prefer elliptical over the bike. You work larger areas and burn more
calories. It also hurts my knees a lot less.

"Jamberoo" wrote in message
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Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer
compairs
to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying
one.
I just wondered what the thoughts about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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Hey Jim,

I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't hard to use
and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've never had
these results with an exercise bike, although someone else might have.

Paul
300/207/175

"Jamberoo" wrote in message
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Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs
to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one.
I just wondered what the thoughts about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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Jim,

I love the EFX (eliptical trainer) machines at LA Fitness - but I
believe they cost $3000. I can't say how a cheaper home model would
feel. Have you tried a fully recumbant bike - no pressure on butt.

"Jamberoo" wrote in message ...
Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs
to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one.
I just wondered what the thoughts about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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"Paul" wrote in
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Hey Jim,

I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't
hard to use
and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've
never had these results with an exercise bike, although someone
else might have.

Paul
300/207/175

"Jamberoo" wrote in message
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Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical
trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but
was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts
about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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I had good results with a bike, after I customized it a little
(just call me Tim the toolman Taylor)! After years of service, I
finally broke, literally cracked in two while I was on it, and I
was thinner then! I use a treadmill now, because bikes put
pressure on the knees and the privates (irrevsable damage to
prostate was all I had to hear).

OceanView wrote:

"Paul" wrote in
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Hey Jim,

I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't
hard to use
and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've
never had these results with an exercise bike, although someone
else might have.

Paul
300/207/175

"Jamberoo" wrote in message
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Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical
trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but
was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts
about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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I had good results with a bike, after I customized it a little
(just call me Tim the toolman Taylor)! After years of service, I
finally broke, literally cracked in two while I was on it, and I
was thinner then! I use a treadmill now, because bikes put
pressure on the knees and the privates (irrevsable damage to
prostate was all I had to hear).
Yikes!!! I can't do treadmills now b/c of the impact on my lower.
And surely if you are running instead of walking, you better have
good support and cushion on your shoes or you will still get kick
injuries from the treadmill.

Cheers,
Joanna

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Thanx all for your input. It's given me food for thought.

Jim.
"Jamberoo" wrote in message
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Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs
to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one.
I just wondered what the thoughts about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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Jamberoo wrote:

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical trainer compairs
to a stattic bike? I have never tried one but was concidering buying one.

Price: elipticals cost a *lot* more money than static bikes. Exact price
varies by brand and store, so you may be able to find an affordable one.

Joanna Tsang Ramberg wrote in
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OceanView wrote:

"Paul" wrote in
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Hey Jim,

I like using an elliptical machine at the gym. They aren't
hard to use
and seems to make me sweat a lot and burn the calories. I've
never had these results with an exercise bike, although
someone
else might have.

Paul
300/207/175

"Jamberoo" wrote in message
...
Hi All

I was wondering if anybody could tell me how an eliptical
trainer compairs to a stattic bike? I have never tried one
but
was concidering buying one. I just wondered what the thoughts
about them were.

3 weeks in...
Start weight 290
Current weight 281

Thanx

Jim.


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I had good results with a bike, after I customized it a little
(just call me Tim the toolman Taylor)! After years of service,
I
finally broke, literally cracked in two while I was on it, and I
was thinner then! I use a treadmill now, because bikes put
pressure on the knees and the privates (irrevsable damage to
prostate was all I had to hear).
Yikes!!! I can't do treadmills now b/c of the impact on my
lower.
And surely if you are running instead of walking, you better have
good support and cushion on your shoes or you will still get kick
injuries from the treadmill.

Cheers,
Joanna


No, running's not an option. Damaged disc, L4-L5. Much more
disabling than knee problems, so it takes precedent. My treadmill
at home reads low. So when it says I'm doing 3 mph, I think its
really about 3.5. Good shoes are expensive and living now below
the poverty line, $14 Walmart shoes will have to do.